Terrance Gibson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized maintenance technician with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work, team player with strong attendance record. Skilled Facilities Technician adept at performing repairs and maintenance tasks for multi-family, commercial and industrial facilities with thorough knowledge of building systems, equipment and controls. Offering over 15 years of industry experience, including success in leadership roles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Habitat For Humanity Restore
07.2017 - 10.2024
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Contributed to safer work environments, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
Maintenance Crew Member
McCormick Baron
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Followed routine maintenance checklist.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Increased team productivity through effective communication and collaboration on maintenance tasks.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Collaborated with other departments to address cross-functional maintenance needs effectively.
Construction Worker
Billy Cleveland Welding Company
02.2011 - 04.2016
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to safe working environments for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
- Operated heavy machinery efficiently, ensuring timely progress on construction projects while minimizing risk of accidents or damage.
Demolition
James Construction
05.2013 - 11.2013
- Outstanding knowledge of materials and tools for construction safety and repair
- Properly clean & sanitize construction sites of hazardous material.
- Operating heavy equipment
- Assistant concrete finisher
- Performed demolition, paint preparation, wire pulling, and installation of construction material
- Knowledge of properly recycling all fixtures, copper, iron aluminum, and bricks
- Restoration of properties for new construction
- Carried out demolition tasks safely and effectively, preparing sites for new construction work.
Maintenance Technician
Chicago Housing Authority
06.2009 - 05.2013
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Removed and replaced light fixtures
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Landscaper
DRF Landscaping
05.2007 - 08.2009
- Assisted in snow removal duties by removing snow from sidewalks, steps, roadways, and parking lots utilizing hand tools, heavy equipment and dump trucks
- Cared for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch
- Operated power tools such as mowers, tractors, chain-saws, electric clippers and sod cutters
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Education
GED -
Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN06.2008
Skills
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds
- Preventive Maintenance
- Immense knowledge of handling construction tools and equipment
- Exercise emulations of OHSA safety standards
- Power Tool Operation
- Furniture Assembly
- Equipment Installation
- Drywall Repair
- Painting techniques
- Landscaping and groundskeeping
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Habitat For Humanity Restore
07.2017 - 10.2024
Maintenance Crew Member
McCormick Baron
01.2016 - 06.2017
Demolition
James Construction
05.2013 - 11.2013
Construction Worker
Billy Cleveland Welding Company
02.2011 - 04.2016
Maintenance Technician
Chicago Housing Authority
06.2009 - 05.2013
Landscaper
DRF Landscaping
05.2007 - 08.2009
GED -
Tech Community College
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